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5-Minute Fruit Mousse Recipe

 [Photograph: Nila Jones]
Ingredients8 1/2 ounces (about 2 1/4 cups) frozen berries or other fruit2 tablespoons of sugar (or use sugar, honey, maple syrup or stevia extract to taste)1 large egg whiteFresh berries and whipped cream for serving (optional)
Directions
Add fruit to the bowl of a food processor. Process to a rough puree, about 1 minute. Add the sugar or another sweetener and pulse briefly to combine. If you'reusing a different sweetener, add a small amount at a time to taste.
Add the egg white and process until smooth and fluffy and the mixture has lightened in color and doubled or tripled in volume, 2 to 3 minutes.
If the mixture clings to the sides of the food processor's bowl too much(this may happen if the blade doesn't extend all the way to the sides ofthe bowl), transfer the mixture to a normal medium-sized bowl and beatwith a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until fluffy.
Spoon the mousse into glasses and top or layer with fresh berries and/orWhipped cream (optional). Serve immediately or store in the refrigeratorfor up to 2 hours (because this mousse has very little sugar in it, it's not very stable and it won't hold for longer than that).
Serves 4-6            10 min Total Time prepare
Because this mousse is made with frozen fruit, you can make it all year round.This mousse makes a great last-minute dessert, because it only takes 5 minutes to make and uses ingredients you can easily keep on hand.The egg white helps leaven a fruit puree into a light and fluffy dessert.Note: This mousse contains raw egg white. Pasteurized egg whites can be used, though the mousse might not turn out quite as fluffy. Those concerned with the health risk of raw eggs should not make or consume this recipe. I call for a little refined sugar in this recipe, but feel free to use honey, maple syrup, or even stevia extract instead, or leave the sweetener out altogether.To view the recipe and read more about it, go to: SeriousEats.com

Stay Spicy and Read Lots!!
C ~

Book Spotlight - Misbehaving in Merritt - by: Alicia Hunter Pace

Misbehaving in Merritt
I picked up Misbehaving in Merritt at the #RWA17 Author book signing event.
Misbehaving in Merritt is a contemporary sensual read. 
I loved the heroine, Audrey. She's independent, spicy and knows how to put the hero in his place!
I can't wait to read the rest of the series!!
Love’s crossroads converge when Beauford, Tennessee, meets Merritt, Alabama, in this charming new series by USA Today best-selling author Alicia Hunter Pace.
Blurb:Dr. Maxwell Ellis Buchanan IV had wealth and privilege, a flourishing career, and perfect parents. Then his life suddenly skidded into a tailspin, and his lead foot landed him in hot water. Too many speeding tickets means Max must volunteer his time at Merritt’s local arts center. Even worse? He’ll report to Audrey Evans, the gorgeous new woman in town who just flat out turned him down for a date.Audrey’s fought hard to rise above her rough childhood and achieve her dreams. When a terrible attack robbed her of her job as an ESPN reporter, she retreated to Merritt, with its slower pace and kindly townsfolk, to figure out her next path. The last thing she expects is for it to lead to an arrogant golden boy like Max.Yet as they work together to support their new community, Man and Audrey find surprising common ground and a chemistry that leaves them breathless. They soon discover that starting over might just be the best way to get to where you always belonged.Author Bio:
Alicia Hunter Pace is a writing team who live in North Alabama, where they share a love of football and old houses while having a lot of fun writing romances together. Find Alicia Hunter Pace at www.aliciahunterpace.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter @AliciaHPace. Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

Fun Drink Friday - Perfectly Peach Pellini w/Barefoot Wine

Perfectly Peach Pellini
Ingredients3 ounces Barefoot Bubbly Peach1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps1 ounce Orange Juice - chilledDiced peach slices and fresh raspberryDirectionsPlace diced peach slices and raspberry in bottom of champagne flute. Add chilled orange juice and peach schnapps. Fill with Barefoot Bubbly Peach. Stir briefly.Recipe Courtesy of: Barefoot Wine
Stay Spicy and Stay Safe!Drink Responsibly!!
C ~

Peach and Raspberry Pavlova Parfait

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Peach and Raspberry Pavlova Parfait
Ingredients1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese1/4 cup sugar, divided1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt2 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 6 to 7 peaches)1 cup raspberries1 cup vanilla meringue cookie crumbs (such as Miss Meringue Minis; about 12 mini cookies, coarsely crushed)12 vanilla meringue mini cookies
Step 1Place cream cheese and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Beat in yogurt until blended.Step 2Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, peaches, and raspberries in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Let stand 5 minutes.Step 3Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each of 6 (8-ounce) glasses; top each with 1/4 cup peach mixture and 2 1/2 tablespoons cookie crumbs. Repeat layers once with remaining cheese mixture and remaining peach mixture; top each with 2 whole cookies. Cover and chill until ready to serve.RECIPE BY COOKING LIGHT August 2004Not sure if you guys noticed, but I like desserts that do not take a lot of steps or ingredients.

Book Spotlight - The Devil Himself

Book Spotlight

Just so ya'll know, my first website was 'shut down'because of this cover.NAKEY MALE BUTTOCKS!

Fun Drink Friday - White Madras with Captain's

White Madras
1.5 Oz. Captain Morgan White Rum2 Oz. Cranberry Juice2 Oz. Orange JuiceIn a Shaker - Half fill with ice, add ingredients, shake well and strain into a Highball glass filled with ice.
Garnish with Lime.
Love The Captain!
Drink Responsibly and Stay Spicy!!
C ~

Skinny Mini Watermelon Cakes

Skinny Mini Watermelon Cakes
INGREDIENTS1 small watermelon2 c. cool whipRainbow nonpareils, for garnish
DIRECTIONSUsing a chef's knife, slice a small portion of the watermelon rind off. Use the flat edge to stabilize the watermelon on a cutting board.Slice the watermelon in 2" thick slices.Using a 3" biscuit cutter, cut small rounds out of the slices of watermelon.Place a dollop of Cool Whip onto each round and sprinkle with nonpareils. Serve.
Recipe from: Delish
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Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

Book Spotlight - Destined to Mate

Book Spotlight
Sitting here this morning, waiting for my coffee to brew, my phone tingled letting me know I had a notification. Looking at it, someone had liked a Tweet I had on Twitter.I realized I've been on Twitter a lot lately, the app makes it so easy and I've been receiving new follows, ect.Now what I've been doing on Twitter I haven't really been doing on Facebook.Posting all my books, not just my new one.Not sure why ... (Coffee's done)... OK, back, LOL I like my Bustelo coffee with cinnamon (helps cholesterol), sugar and half and half (They don't

Fun Drink Friday - White Lemon and Lime Soda with Captain Morgan's

White Lemon and Lime Soda

Ingredients ~
1.5 Oz. Captain Morgan White Rum
.5 Oz. Lemon Lime Soda

Directions ~
Fill glass with ice, add ingredients, mix, top with lime wedge garnish Who's ready for this? I am!

Choose a Fruit - Fool

Choose a Fruit - Fool
Yes, LOL. That's the name of this dessert